Dr Mehnaaz worked at Lambano Sanctuary for over 14 years. In the early days of February 2024, Dr Mehnaaz suddenly passed-on.

Dr. Mehnaaz Ally was more than just a doctor—she was the heart of Lambano Sanctuary. Her kindness, passion, and unwavering dedication touched the lives of every patient she cared for. She gave herself fully to her work, loved loudly, and brought light to those around her.Tshepiso Makume - Friend & Counsellor at Lambano Sanctuary says “I miss you…
You may no longer be here in the physical body but your spirit lives on. It lives on in us, and in every child and family that have had the incredible honour of being in your presence and being cared for by you.You have run your race my friend and what a race it has been. A Trailblazer of note, both in running and in carrying the vision and the mission of Paediatric Palliative Care”.

Lambano Sanctuary has since named their newly built training centre on 146 Langerman Drive, Kensignton South (Next door to Lambano Children’s Sub-Acute) the ‘Dr Ally Paediatric Centre of Excellence’ both in her memory and her legacy.
If you would like to help us raise funds toward furnishing the training centre in her memory visit the tab ‘March-for-Mehnaaz’

Start Date:
Saturday - 8/03/2026 – Zoo Trot

Location:
Johannesburg Zoo, Cnr Jan Smuts Ave and UpperPark Dr, Parkview

Start Time
5km - 07h00 (Reg) Kick-off 07h30

Tickets:
lambano.org.za/product/march-for-mehnaaz

Benefits:
Fun Walk
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Animals

Join us for a 5km run or walk Saturday 8 March at Joburg Zoo.
This is the perfect family fun environment for mom and kids, looking for a charming and mesmerizing walk, joined by the chirping of birds, the croaks of frogs and roar of lions.
The race starts at 07h00

All Tickets purchased through Lambano Sanctuary comes with a goody bag in loving memory of Dr Mehnaaz Ally. The proceeds will go towards the ‘Dr Ally Paedeatric Training Centre of Excellence‘ – An extension of Lambano’s Children’s Sub-Acute Facility, 146 Langerman Drive, Kensington South, Gauteng.

Secure Tickets & Mehnaaz Gear: lambano.org.za/product/march-for-mehnaaz
For more information contact Quinique: